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The historical rank and industry rank for Northern Technologies International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
NTIC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.03 Med: 6.58 Max: 11.39
Current: -1.28
During the past 13 years, Northern Technologies International's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 11.39%. The lowest was -2.03%. And the median was 6.58%.
NTIC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 76.99% of 1612
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.075
vs NTIC: -1.28
Northern Technologies International (NAS:NTIC) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Northern Technologies International Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Northern Technologies International Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Northern Technologies International Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
NTIC vs FSI, FEAM, KBLB: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Northern Technologies International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Northern Technologies International Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Northern Technologies International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Technologies International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1.13% mean?
Northern Technologies International (NTIC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of -1.13% as of May. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #1241 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 77%.
Is Northern Technologies International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Northern Technologies International's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.13%. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #1241 out of 1612 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Northern Technologies International has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Technologies International's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to FSI and FEAM?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Northern Technologies International ranks #1241 out of 1612 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Northern Technologies International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.08, based on 1,612 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Northern Technologies International and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Technologies International's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.13%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Technologies International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Technologies International (NTIC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.17, compared to a current price of $8.02 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.13%. Northern Technologies International's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Northern Technologies International (NTIC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is -1.13% as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Northern Technologies International (NTIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Technologies International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.02 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.17.
GuruFocus considers Northern Technologies International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NTIC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: -1.13%
GF Value™: $13.17 vs. price of $8.02 (39.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NTIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Technologies International Business Description
Northern Technologies International Corp is a United States-based firm that develops and markets proprietary, environmentally beneficial products and services world wide either directly or through a network of joint ventures, distributors, and agents. It operates through two segments, which include ZERUST products and services and Nature-Tec products. Its main business is providing corrosion prevention solutions that are marketed under the ZERUST brand. The company also sells a portfolio of bio-based and biodegradable (compostable) polymer resin compounds and finished products marketed under the Nature-Tec brand. The ZERUST brand generates a vast majority of the revenue for the company. The company generates the majority of its revenue in the United States.
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